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COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium: A Great Place to Take the Family

The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium located in Cold Spring Harbor is a wonderful spot for families to spend the day for a number of reasons. First, it is educational as there is so much one can learn about various aquatic creatures by touring the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium. Secondly, it is a fun place to visit as the aquarium provides a number of entertaining activities for its visitors. The following paragraphs will provide some insight into this superb establishment.

Things to See and Do at the Hatchery and Aquarium

When one visits the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium they will be treated to the largest living collection which contains New York freshwater reptiles, amphibians and fish. The visitors are able to view these collections both within the aquarium buildings and outside in the freshwater ponds. The hatchery and aquarium encourages individuals to take self-guided tours, which allows visitors to enjoy the scenery at their own leisure. For those who wish to get up close and personal with some of the aquarium natives, there is fish food available for purchase where individuals can feed the resident trout. There are also a number of educational programs and displays available for the visitors to view.

The self-guided tour sheet is arranged in such a way where visitors are sure to see all of the wonderful displays within the hatchery and aquarium. Some of the freshwater inhabitants that one will come across during the self-guided tour include turtles, trout, bass, eels, catfish and more. Signs throughout the tour will allow individuals to gain insight into what each display contains.

General Information

The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is open daily from 10-5 and closed on some of the major holidays. Admission for entry into the establishment is $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children age 3-17 and adults 65 and over. For those lucky little ones under 3, admission is free.

The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is a great place to spend the day with the family where fun can be had by all who visit this establishment. For additional information visit: www.cshfha.org

Laura Rupert
January 13, 2006 9:44 AM Eastern

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